Peter Jenkinson

Toyologist Pete Jenkinson regularly writes about toys in national newspapers like The Sun and The Mail. This super-dad has an unmatched passion and dedication for trying and testing the latest, coolest and most interesting offerings from the world of toys.

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How To Spend It Well At Christmas It’s been a year like no other and as Christmas approaches, the show returns with a brand new three-part series trying to bring seasonal joy, well for an hour at least from 8:15pm on ITV. Part one of three is the toys, play, …

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Supermarket beeps – Zuru add Mini Mart for your shrunken shopping needs

  We’re fans of the Mini Brands so we shall overlook the Americanism on this 5 surprise 22 piece set. You’ll get a base plate, store(SHOP)front, shelves, freezer, cash register, electronic features and four mystery minis to start stacking the shelves. From Aunt Bessies Yorkshire Puddings to Skippy Peanut Butter …

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Candylab are smashing the shelfworthy vehicle scene

One of the most tactile toy ranges we’ve ever witnessed, beautifully made, delivered in boxes that are keepers, our problem is where do you start your collection (we’re going by colour and are buying up pink and yellow vehicles first). From Classics to Off-Roaders, Big Trucks to Architectural offerings the …

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Our new favourite R/C – Air Hogs Stunt Shot

Loaded with super soft foam wheels this go-anywhere machine can be driven anywhere without fear of wall scratching, floor scuffing or furniture maiming. It is a stunt maestro, as the name might suggest, loving nothing more than a session of flips, 360-degree spins, wheelies, rebounding off walls, racing down the …

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Up for some Horror this Halloween?

Ideal Games have upped the ante on Halloween themed gaming this year,  with Nightmare Horror Adventures (16+). Tagline on the box states “Solve the murders, prevent your own” and included in the contents is a “You’re Dead” card which sounds like an ideal opportunity to have a lie down card. …

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Can’t beat a bit of Micro Machines, revving around your front room since the early 90’s they’re certainly cheaper than another mainstream toy car brand we know yet hurt just as much underfoot! The range has been reimagined by Jazwares for this year and there’s lots to get excited about, …

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Dream Toys 2020 list

The Top 12 Toys for Christmas were revealed today, this list selected by a panel of retailers and industry experts, the list is independent of toy manufacturers and makers. We’re told that there are rising concerns from retailers about being able to meet demand in the lead up to Christmas …

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Ready made wishlist – Just fill in the seven digit Argos codes

Inside every Book of Dreams you’ll find a shedload of stuff for your rellies, from hair straighteners to  Jewellery, Lava Lamps to Mobiles and much more. Impiortantly the majority of this Argos publication is devoted to toys and usefully in the middle they’ve stuck a wish list so you’ll have …

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